Propulsion Swimming Podcast
by Propulsion Swimming
Dive into the exhilarating world of swimming with the Propulsion Swimming Podcast! We're your passionate guides, celebrating British swimming in all its glory. Tired of British swimming being a silent stroke in the sports world? Not here! We shine a spotlight on our amazing athletes, coaches, and events, giving them the recognition they deserve. But swimming isn't just for Olympic hopefuls. We aim to bridge the gap between elite champions and everyday laps, building a vibrant community where everyone feels welcome!
Episodes
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Matt Richards to Florida, World Cup 2027 in London + Power Rankings
Matt Richards to the Florida Gators sent shockwaves through British Swimming this week, but what is the real story? Dan and I break down the massive news of Matt heading to the NCAA for a single semester, what it means for his LA 2028 prep, and why he's replacing Josh Liendo. We also discuss the...
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BAKU World Cup Stop 1 | LIVE Review
The short course season has officially kicked off with a bang! Dan and I are joined by Matt McNichols, live from the World Aquatics World Cup tour, to break down all the insane action from Stop 1 in Baku. We dissect Egor Kornev tying Kyle Chalmers' legendary 100m Freestyle World Record (44.84)…
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Sam Short reacts to breaking Grant Hackett & Ian Thorpe's Records
Sam Short just had the summer of his dreams. He swept the 400m, 800m, and 1500m freestyle events, cementing his status as Australia's next great distance legend by taking down records held by his childhood heroes: Ian Thorpe and Grant Hackett! In this episode of the Propulsion Swimming Podcast…
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Asian Games 2026 PREVIEW
The Asian Games are kicking off in Tokyo, and some of the fastest swimmers on the planet are ready to throw down! From Pan Zhanle looking to back up his 100m Freestyle World Record to Qin Haiyang facing massive Japanese breaststroke pressure, we are deep-diving into the races you absolutely…
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Keanna MacInnes: A Summer of Triumphs
Keanna MacInnes has owned the 200m Butterfly in Britain for years, but this summer, she took things to a whole new level. After a historic 100m Fly final at the Commonwealth Games alongside her Scottish teammates, Keanna went on to drop a massive British Record in the 100m fly and secure medley...
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Katie Shanahan talks British Record and first solo European Title
Katie Shanahan just had the summer of her life—but the journey there was anything but easy. After battling glandular fever, a severe back injury, and fracturing her hand just weeks after trials, Katie bounced back to win Commonwealth Silver in her home city of Glasgow and European Gold with a...
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Day 7 Review (Paris 2026 Euro Champs)
Scott and Dan are live one last time from Paris 2026 to break down a spectacular final night of racing. Team GB finished at the very top of the medal table, and they did it in style. We break down an unbelievable Women's 4x100m Medley Relay where Angharad Evans dropped a 1:03.75—arguably the...
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Pan Pacs Day 4 Review
Scott and Dan powered through the 5 AM alarms to bring you a live recap of the final day of the 2026 Pan Pacific Championships in Irvine. The undisputed swim of the night belongs to Kate Douglass, who dropped a jaw-dropping 23.19 World Record in the 50m Freestyle! We also break down a seismic…
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Day 6 Review (Paris 2026 Euro Champs)
We are LIVE from Paris wrapping up Day 6 of the European Championships, and the 1500m Freestyle World Record has been absolutely obliterated. Scott and Dan break down an unforgettable night of racing, headlined by Germany's Johanas Liebmann taking down the 1500m Free World Record by a massive…
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Pan Pacs Day 3 Review
Scott and Dan were up before the sun to bring you a live recap of Day 3 at the 2026 Pan Pacific Championships. The biggest talking point of the session was a massive shocker in the Women's 400m Free, with world record holder Summer McIntosh missing the A-Final entirely and swimming the B-Final in...
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Day 5 Review (Paris 2026 Euro Champs)
Scott and Dan, the hosts of the Propulsion Swimming Podcast are back to break down a phenomenal Day 5 of the 2026 European Championships in Paris. Tonight’s headline belongs to British swimming legend James Guy, who dropped a massive 1:44.87 personal best at age 30 to take Bronze in a stacked…
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Pan Pacs Day 2 Review
Scott and Dan are up at the crack of dawn as the Propulsion Swimming Podcast brings you a live recap of Day 2 of the 2026 Pan Pacific Championships in Irvine, California. We kick things off with Summer McIntosh dominating the 400m IM, even if she fell a little short of her own world record pace.…
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Day 4 Review (Paris 2026 Euro Champs)
The 100m Butterfly has officially entered a new stratosphere! 🤯 We are LIVE wrapping up Day 4 of the 2026 European Championships in Paris, and the speed on display tonight was absolutely off the charts. The Propulsion Swimming Podcast breaks down an incredible Men's 100m Butterfly semi-final…
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Day 3 Review (Paris 2026 Euro Champs)
The racing in Paris just keeps getting faster! 🇫🇷 We are LIVE wrapping up Day 3 of the 2026 European Championships, and it was a record-breaking night across the board. Scott and Dan break down an unbelievable Men's 100m Freestyle final where David Popovici, Egor Kornev, and Kristof Milak all...
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Day 2 Review (Paris 2026 Euro Champs)
What an unbelievable night of racing in Paris! 🇫🇷 We are LIVE wrapping up Day 2 of the 2026 European Championships, and the pool was absolutely on fire. The Propulsion Swimming Podcast breaks down a historic night in Paris, highlighted for GB by Katie Shanahan taking down a 17-year-old British...
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Day 1 Review (Paris 2026 Euro Champs)
The 2026 European Championships have officially kicked off, and Day 1 absolutely delivered. Scott and Dan of the Propulsion Swimming Podcast break down an action-packed opening night that saw Team GB take home double gold in the 4x200m Freestyle Relays! But the biggest talking point of the night?...
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PREVIEWING Pan Pacs 2026 in Irvine
The summer of swimming continues! 🇺🇸🇨🇦🇦🇺🇯🇵 With the European Championships right around the corner, the Propulsion Swimming Podcast are also looking across the pond to preview the 2026 Pan Pacific Championships in Irvine, California! In this episode, we highlight exactly who and what you...
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PREVIEWING European Champs 2026 in Paris
After an incredible week covering the Commonwealth Games, the Propulsion Swimming Podcast is back to look ahead to the European Championships 2026 in Paris. We break down the Top Male and Female Swimmers to watch—including the lingering questions around Leon Marchand's injury, David Popovici's...
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The ULTIMATE Glasgow 2026 Review: Awards, Debates & Breakout Stars!
After a massive week of racing in Glasgow, we officially put a bow on the 2026 Commonwealth Games with our ultimate review podcast. It’s time for the Propulsion Swimming Awards! We are breaking down the best performances of the week, combining our expert picks with thousands of your votes from…
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Day 6 REVIEW (Glasgow 2026)
What a way to wrap up the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow! We are live for the final time this week to recap an absolute monster Day 6 session featuring 11 finals, incredible speed, and pure pool deck drama. We break down Pieter Coetze's historic 100m Backstroke gold—going out under world record…
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Day 5 REVIEW (Glasgow 2026)
We are live wrapping up Day 5 of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, and after a quiet night for the home nations yesterday, tonight the roof came off Tollcross! The Propulsion Swimming Podcast break down an absolutely electric session of racing. We dive into a titanic Men's 100m Freestyle clash...
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Day 4 REVIEW (Glasgow 2026)
We are live wrapping up Day 4 of the Commonwealth Games, as the Australians put on an absolute masterclass. Despite the Aussie dominance, 16-year-old Amelie Smith stole the show for England, dropping a massive PB in the 400m IM to take silver behind Jenna Forrester. We also break down Meg Harris...
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Day 3 REVIEW (Glasgow 2026)
We are LIVE following a monumental Day 3 at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games! We break down an evening packed with Scottish victories, Australian dominance, and incredibly tight semi-finals. We dive deep into Angharad Evans overcoming immense pressure to secure her first international gold in...
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Day 2 REVIEW (Glasgow 2026)
We are LIVE following Day 2 of racing at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games! The biggest shock of the night came in the Men's 100m Breaststroke, where Australia's Sam Williamson chased down Adam Peaty and South Africa's Michael Houlie to claim gold. We also dissect the Women's 200m Freestyle...
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Day 1 REVIEW (Glasgow 2026)
The Propulsion Swimming Podcast i LIVE straight after the final race of Day 1 at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games! Join us for a late-night, unfiltered review of an incredibly action-packed opening session at the Tollcross International Swimming Centre. The home crowd got exactly what they...
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Day 6 Preview (Glasgow 2026)
It’s Day 6, the final day of racing at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games! We kick off the finale with the Women's 200m Breaststroke, where Angharad Evans—fresh off her history-making sub-2:20 at the Aquatics GB Champs—looks to cement her superstar status with another Scottish gold. Then, we…
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Day 5 Preview (Glasgow 2026)
The racing in Glasgow is getting serious, and the Propulsion Swimming Podcast is back to preview an absolutely loaded Day 5 of the Commonwealth Games! We kick things off with the Men's 400m IM, where Max Litchfield will be hunting down a British Record to hold off Lewis Clareburt. We also break...
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Day 4 Preview (Glasgow 2026)
We are officially one week away from Day 4 of the swimming action, and the schedule is stacked with potential history-making swims and explosive international head-to-heads. In this episode of the Propulsion Swimming Podcast, we break down a ridiculously deep Men's 100m Freestyle field, featuring…
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Day 3 Preview (Glasgow 2026)
We are back with another daily Propulsion Swimming Podcast preview show, breaking down all the epic matchups coming our way on Day 3 of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. We kick things off with the Women’s 100m Freestyle, where we predict a dominant Aussie 1-2-3 sweep led by the incredible...
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Day 2 Preview (Glasgow 2026)
We are officially one week away from Day 2 of the swimming action in Glasgow, and the schedule is absolutely stacked with world-record threats and massive international head-to-heads. In this episode of the Propulsion Swimming Podcast, we dive into the Men’s 400m Freestyle, where Australia's Sam...
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Day 1 Preview (Glasgow 2026)
We are officially one week out from the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, and the Propulsion Swimming Podcast is kicking off our day-by-day preview shows. We start by looking at the incredible Women's 400m Freestyle battle between Lani Pallister and Erika Fairweather, before diving into the Men’s...
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Previewing Team Scotland with Anna Morgan
After covering England and Wales, the Propulsion Swimming Podcast is heading north of the border to break down the incredible squad representing Team Scotland at their home Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. First up, we sit down with Commonwealth Games debutant Anna Morgan. 🏴 Anna…
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Previewing Team Wales with Dan Jones
The Commonwealth Games countdown is officially on, and our Home Nations preview series continues! Today, we are focusing on Team Wales and the undeniable pride of wearing the Welsh Dragon. We sit down with two-time Commonwealth Games athlete Dan Jones to discuss his preparations for Glasgow 2026....
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Previewing Team England with Max Litchfield
The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games are right around the corner, and the Propulsion Swimming Podcast is kicking off a brand-new Home Nations preview series! First up: Team England. We are joined by British swimming veteran Max Litchfield as he prepares for his second Commonwealth Games. Max opens...
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Training Like an Olympian for a Year: Adam Wilkie's Tribute to a British Legend
What would happen if you dropped everything, quit your day job, and trained like an elite swimmer for an entire year? Adam Wilkie is about to find out. In this incredibly special episode of the podcast, we sit down with Adam Wilkie, son of the late, great British swimming legend David Wilkie. To...
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Reacting to Summer McIntosh's NEW 200m Fly World Record
Summer McIntosh has done the unthinkable at the Canadian Trials, taking down the longest-standing, hardest women's world record left on the books. Swimming a monumental 2:01.65 in the 200m Butterfly, she has officially erased Liu Zige’s 17-year-old super-suit record. In this episode, we are…
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World Record FRENZY
The Propulsion Swimming Podcast is back to catch up on a truly staggering couple of weeks in the swimming world! With the summer's major meets rapidly approaching, we are seeing world records shattered and in-season times that frankly shouldn't be possible right now. We dive into the unbelievable...
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Australian Trials Review 2026
This week on the Propulsion Swimming Podcast we review the Australian Swimming Trials 2026, as the high-stakes week of Australian Swimming comes to a close. We break down Sam Short making history with his incredible freestyle sweep, Mollie O'Callaghan nearing a world record in the 200m Freestyle,...
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Mare Nostrum Review 2026
On this weeks episode of the Propulsion Swimming podcast we take a look back through the tops swims of the Mare Nostrum circuit 2026. From Marritt Steenbergen setting a new second fastest time ever in the 100m Freestyle in Canet to Kristoff Milak’s successful 100m Butterfly return, as well as the...
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We talk with Filip Nowacki
On this episode of the Propulsion Swimming Podcast, we sit down with the fastest-rising star in British breaststroke: Filip Nowacki. After a phenomenal 10/10 performance at the Aquatics GB Champs and turning heads by beating his mentor Adam Peaty in the 100m at the Edinburgh International, Filip…
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Unofficial Aquatics GB Champs Awards 2026
In this episode of the Propulsion Swimming Podcast, we look back at the best swimmers of the Aquatic GB Swimming Champs 2026. We have put together a mini awards, voted on by our followers to hand our 7 different awards to those who competed at last weeks Champs.
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Day 6 REVIEW | Aquatics GB Champs 2026
The Propulsion Swimming Podcast final daily recap show from the Aquatics GB Swimming Champs 2026, as the week long meet in London comes to a close. We speak to Angharad Evans after her 100m Breaststroke British Record, Matt Richards after his 200m Freestyle British title and Josh Gammon reacts to...
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Day 5 REVIEW | Aquatics GB Champs 2026
In this episode of the Propulsion Swimming Podcast, Scott and Dan review night 5 of racing at the Aquatics GB swimming championships 2026. We speak with Abbie Wood, Jacob Mills, Keanna MacInnes and Filip Nowacki after their crowning British Champion moments. We also breakdown all of the nights...
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Day 4 REVIEW | Aquatics GB Champs 2026
The Propulsion Swimming Podcast reviews day 4 of the Aquatics GB Swimming Championships 2026. We talk through to Eva Okaro, Ed Mildred and Ollie Morgan after their victories as well in the 50m Butterfly, 50m Backstroke and 100m Butterfly we also discuss we Jacob Peters his return to his best…
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Day 3 REVIEW | Aquatics GB Champs 2026
The Propulsion Swimming Podcast reviews day 3 of the Aquatics GB Swimming Championships 2026. We talk through a night of two british records, one world records and multiple repeat british champions crowned. We also speak with all of the nights final winners including, Matt Richards, Angharad…
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Day 2 REVIEW | Aquatics GB Champs 2026
Day 2 of the Aquatics GB Championships in the books, and the Propulsion Swimming Podcast discuss all the top swims of the night. We discuss Amalie Smith's new European Junior record in the 400m IM to Adam Peaty's stunning 50m Breaststroke swim, as well as exclusive interviews with Ed Mildred and...
About this show
Dive into the exhilarating world of swimming with the Propulsion Swimming Podcast!
We're your passionate guides, celebrating British swimming in all its glory. Tired of British swimming being a silent stroke in the sports world? Not here! We shine a spotlight on our amazing athletes, coaches, and events, giving them the recognition they deserve.
But swimming isn't just for Olympic hopefuls. We aim to bridge the gap between elite champions and everyday laps, building a vibrant community where everyone feels welcome!
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Propulsion Swimming